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05/19/2023

Who needs a link for an eye chart and comes with eye cover that helps with HINTs exam.

Snellen Eye Chart, Eye Charts for Eye Exams 20 Feet with Wood Frame 11x22 Inches, Canvas Low Vision Eye Test Wall Chart with Eye Occluder Hand Pointer for Kids Gifts Snellen eye chart is widely used to measure visual acuity. This snellen wall chart is the familiar chart with the big letter at the...

05/19/2023

Ear model to help those educating folks on BPPV.

Material: environmentally friendly PVC， high-grade painting Type: Anatomical Model Use for:medical,school,hospital

05/19/2023

I often get asked about orthotics, for those that has posterior tib pain or flat feet I think this one is the best, the link is for a wide foot. This orthotic in the literature in most cases equal to custom. Helps your patients with plantar fasciitis.

Powerstep full-length wide-fit orthotic shoe inserts provide maximum cushioning and support for those with a wider foot. The foot support is constructed of semi-rigid polypropylene sealed in two layers of foam and calibrated to provide firmer arch support to resist “bottoming out” under weight. ...

05/19/2023

Best night splint for patients with plantar fasciitis. Has tread so can get up and p*e at night with it on. I advised patients take the wedge out loosen the straps to neutral foot and patients are far more compliant with it.

The United Ortho plantar fasciitis night splint features straps for controlled application of a prolonged stretch, essential treatment for alleviating night time plantar fasciitis pain. Flexion straps provide a gentle stretching of the plantar fascia and achilles tendon. Non-skid tread for limite...

09/19/2021

A good evaluation can really go along way? What do you feel are the most important aspects of a vestibular evaluation? James Blackwell Erika Fajman Haley Howell

08/22/2021

https://blog.neurolenses.com/what-is-neurolens

Headaches? Eye strain? Your eyes may be the problem, and neurolenses may be the solution. But what are neurolenses? And how do I know they're right for me?

08/18/2021

Looking for a good way to address light sensitivity in those patients that have sustained a concussion or head injury. These glasses are a great way to rest the eyes.

08/12/2021

Therapist friends when you perform an evaluation for a patient that had a MVA, Vestibular issue or sustained a concussion do you test visual acuity or convergence? If not you are missing a lot. Www.AMSItraining.com
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5398755/

Normal function of the vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) coordinates eye movement with head movement, in order to provide clear vision during motion and maintain balance. VOR is generated within the semicircular canals of the inner ear to elicit compensatory ...

08/10/2021

When MRI and CT are unable to detect mTBI, blood serum markers may assist with detection of neuro injury. Specifically the decline of BDNF. Early exercise at 0-6 days may increase decline in BDNF vs exercise at day 7 beyond can increase BDNF thus assisting with plasticity. Especially when sub max testing and rx prescribing are utilized. Physical therapist can certainly assist in this and rtn to PLAY.